make noise moddemod

Currently available at Analogue Haven.
this circuit was originally utilized in the generation of single side band modulation; a military developed radio communications technology. a program (speech, data) would be mixed with a high frequency carrier waveform using this circuit. after filtering an rf amplifier would be used to broadcast the transmission. at this point the signal could be said to be modulated, sounding unintelligible. at the receiving end, this circuit could again be used to demodulate the radio transmission by re-introducing a carrier waveform of the same shape and frequency used to create the transmission. as you can imagine, some cool distortions happen on account of the inadequacies of this technology, variation in the two carrier waveform generators (both frequency and shape), signal levels and of course, interference. reclaimed for artistic purposes by harold bode (and perhaps others) reclaimed this technology for artistic purposes in the early 1960's (utilizing carrier waveforms in the audio range instead), and bob moog (in collaboration with bode) incorporated it into his modular synthesizer systems in the 70's. by then the design was pretty different and they were calling it a "ring modulator" possibly for the "diode ring" configuration originally utilized or perhaps they knew it was a more appealing name that, to some degree, described the clangorous, bell like sounds a single iteration of the circuit was capable of creating.

the moddemod features 2 identical circuits that may be used together or individually. when using them together there is no need patch the output of circuit 1 to the input of circuit 2 as they are internally patched when nothing is inserted at the output of circuit 1 and the input of circuit 2. i worked very hard to minimize carrier bleed. the amount varies from unit to unit and even circuit to circuit within each unit. however, all units match or better the level of bleed you hear in most ic based ring modulators. for this type of circuit, that is very good!

to use this module you will need a minimum of 2 signal sources. 1 will be the program. this signal is inserted at the program input (sockets 1 or 4). the 2nd is the carrier, and it should be inserted at the carrier input (sockets 2 or 5). the outputs are at sockets 3 and 6. by varying the frequency, shape and level of these signals, many different timbres may be heard.

this module is a 4hp wide euro-rack module that consumes no current.

a fun movie about the moddemod."

YouTube via MAKEN0ISE

audio:
the sound is way out, just listen!
something percussive
something else percussive

FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD::: WENCHUAN and The Sound of Earthquakes

via SoNiCbRaT. See the forum for details. BTW, also see Califaudio's The Sound of Earthquaks.
"Geeks, friends and foes. Let's do our part in lending a hand to help with the recent Sichuan Wenchuan Earthquake. This is my little effort to encourage people to donate. I've even set up a fundraiser page so do drop by. The music in this album uses KORG M3-88, though the mix could be improved (by miles) but I wanted to do it in a day so we'll have to live with the little imperfections.
The recent Sichuan Earthquake in China had shocked the world. With more than 28,000 dead and more than 190,000 injured and many homeless; the victims there need our help."

Cremate your soul session 98

YouTube via synthman70
"a video of my old studio in 1998, with some of my massive collection of analog gear, some which i sold ten years later, like my Oberheim Matrix-12, it just expensive to up keep those instruments, I also sold my OB-8, but I still have quiet a few good pieces, and hopefully in time i will be posting a more up to date video of my collection.

PS the songs that you hear is not typical of what i do, I am hugely influenced by Jean Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Kraftwek, and the old school guys, but I also like Depeche Mode and some modern stuff.
For some of my work log on to
www.myspace.com/emodmusic
www.itunes.com under artist seach type in emod"

Jon and Vangelis on juno6

YouTube via mik300z. via synthzoom
"sorry if I offend anyone who loves this song as much as me but I had to give it a go! Almost every sound is coming from the juno's, either sampled or sequenced. I am playing the melody live, the juno's freq. is set very high for jon anderson's vocal part so it can be heard above the other instruments. very difficult to get the same sound vangelis used on the melody, I tried for ages using pulse wave mod. but just sounds so hollow compared to the Yamaha CS80 I would imagine he used for it. very intersting to come across the chords and arrangements he used though, a bit tricky near the end. Knowing vanglis he probably composed it first take out of his head. His chord arrangements are beautiful and it's only when you try take them apart you realise the true genius he is."

house of crazy talk

YouTube via PHAEDRIDER. via synthzoom.
"fuzzy video of 10 minutes of messin with my babies, all being babysat by a dr550 and a yamaha sequencer .. a little delay was added to the ody to kinda synch it cause she dont got no inputs whooohah!" arp odyssey juno 106 60 sh-1000

CV Ribbon Controller Demonstration

YouTube via 12T0NE. These appear to be up for auction here.
"This video clip demonstrates some of the capabilities of my ribbon controllers.

During the first portion of the clip, I'm using the ribbon to modulate the VCF in my Yamaha CS-40M. Besides the filter sweeps, the ribbon is great for performing tap-tempo effects.

In the second part of the video, I have the ribbon connected to the synthesizer's CV input, and am using it in place of the keyboard to change pitch. I'm using the keyboard only to trigger the initial note."

destroyed

YouTube via ripe909
"Testing out the virus TI atomizer for the first time on a track. This one is a bit noisy and distorted, repetitive hard techno!"
I forget the name of the controller he is using. I've posted it in the past. If you know, leave a comment.
Update via dewb in the comments: "It's the C-Thru-Music Axis64."

Hybrid patches and demo

via brian:

"Made some patches for Digidesigns Hybrid synth plus a demo, Here is the thread with patches and audio on digidesigns forum. In case that thread ever disapears here is the link with 3 audio files plus zipped folder of patches."

Postcard Weevil Synths

flickr by Chris_Carter_

full size

"A pair of unwrapped Tom Bugs Postcard Weevils. Expect to see and hear the contents at TG shows during 2008."

EMS Synthi A w. Cricklewood Keyboard

Update: the same images were used in this auction. Make of it what you wish. Be sure to see the comments of this post.

images via this CL listing.
"- the EMS Synthi A as shown, with original Spartanite case

- a Cricklewood keyboard with connecting cable. The keyboard is missing the metal tops from several of the knobs and the red plastic is worn on one pin switch (see picture). The Cricklewood (aka the DK1) is a velocity sensitive "dynamic" monophonic keyboard for use with the Synthi A.

- 2 outboard random voltage generators made by EMS, with wooden cases (some small scratches in the cases). The generators are not secured in the wooden cases.

- 1 pitch to voltage converter made by EMS (with wooden case). The Ch II mode pot on the pitch to voltage converter is somewhat stiff and may need lubrication. The converter is not secured in the wooden case.

- a user manual for the similar EMS Putney VCS3 Synth, which is the same as the Synthi A but in a different case. The VCS3 manual was the manual I got when I originally bought this Synthi.

- various electronic schematics

- the book "Playing The Synthi", a tutorial guide by EMS on how to use the Synthi. The binding is not very good on the book and the pages are loose.

- a handful of completed patch cards (5) and approximately 60 blank patch cards

- the patch pins as shown

- 3 control cables for connecting the outboard gear

- all original power cords"
$6900